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Tuesday, March 06, 2018

Video: How Snowshoes Are Made

Here's a fascinating short video for the gear nerds amongst us. It takes us to the MSR manufacturing center in Seattle, Washington where we learn how the company puts together its iconic line of snowshoes – most notably the excellent Lightning Ascent snowshoe. For anyone who has ever wondered how your favorite gear is built, this video is for you. You might just be surprised by how much thought and care goes into assembling these products. Check it out below.